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News Drake Speaks On Rappers Taking Shots At Him <p>Drake continues to not really care or respond to those rappers who have been taking subliminal or not-subliminal shots at him, including Pusha T, Common and Future. In the latest issue of VIBE he responds to all these guys, saying he has no problem with them. Read below.</p> By Rose Lilah February 27, 2012
News Eminem Delays Movie "Southpaw" To Focus On His Music There's good news and bad news. Bad news: Eminem has put the movie he was set to star in, "Southpaw," on hold. But the good news is, it's because he wants to focus on his music. By Rose Lilah May 09, 2012
News Big Sean Speaks On Sophmore Album, Production From Kanye & No I.D. <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://bootlegkev.com/2012/02/exclusive-big-sean-interview-w-bootleg-kev-video/" target="_blank">Big Sean recently sat down and spoke to Bootleg Kev</a>, and he gave us some details on his Sophmore album. The follow up of "Finally Famous: The Album," will feature production by Kanye West and No I.D.</p> By Rose Lilah February 27, 2012
News MTV's Hottest MCs Honourable Mentions <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1679816/hottest-mcs-honorable-mentions-j-cole.jhtml" target="_blank">MTV</a> has put together a list of Honourable Mentions for those artists that didn't make their Hottest MCs list. Check it out below.</p> <p><big><b>J. Cole</b></big><br /> J. Cole had a phenomenal 2011. His debut album, <i>Cole World: The Sideline Story,</i> has gone gold and yielded a platinum single with "Work Out." Cole, who was once an underground favorite, broadened his fanbase by touring with Rihanna on her <i>Loud</i> Tour.</p> By Rose Lilah February 24, 2012
News Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, J. Cole, Ne-Yo, Pitbull & More Will Perform At NBA All-Star Weekend <p>With NBA's All-Star festivities approaching, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull and others have added their names to the list of performers for the events scheduled to take place later this month in Orlando, Florida. <br /> <br /> Minaj will start things off for the All-Star Game, performing a medley of songs as players are introduced. Mary J. Blige will follow with the U.S. national anthem. Pitbull and Ne-Yo will then team up for the halftime show. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah February 20, 2012
News Rick Ross Explains MMG Situation With Pill Rick Ross speaks on Pill, who was affiliated with MMG for awhile. By Rose Lilah March 13, 2012
News Yung Joc Denies Involvement In Studio Robbery, Says He Lost $70,000 In Equipment <p>Last weekend, Yung Joc's studio in Atlanta, Georgia was raided, costing him $70,000 in equipment. During an interview with WSB TV, he said that he lost unreleased music with Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Jazmine Sullivan and is offering a $2,500 reward for the return of his hard drives.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah December 29, 2011
News Frank Ocean Threatened With Lawsuit Over "American Wedding" & Rep Responds To Ocean About Suit Frank Ocean could be sued over his song "American Wedding." By Rose Lilah March 01, 2012
News Common Drops New Diss Record Directed Towards Drake <p>Despite the fact that the Rick Ross’ <em>Rich Forever</em> was undoubtably the most downloaded mixtape last week, many hip-hop fans have paid closer attention to the Drake verse that was seemingly directed at Chicago rapper Common on the French Montana assisted, “Stay Schemin’” track.</p> <p>Although Drake didn’t say Common’s name, Common has already replied with a diss record over the same beat and has specifically called out Drake for his use of singing during his raps and the sensitive nature of some of his songs.</p> By Rose Lilah January 09, 2012
News Kendrick Lamar Speaks On Working With Pharrell & Upcoming Album <p>Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolBoy Q sat down with <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.billboard.com/column/the-juice#/column/the-juice/kendrick-lamar-schoolboy-q-talk-upcoming-1006077752.story" target="_blank">Billboard</a> to dicuss upcoming projects and Kendrick revealed some details about what he has in store.</p> By Rose Lilah February 03, 2012
News Nas and Tyler, the Creator Talk About God, Drugs, Bruno Mars <p>For the most recent cover story of XXL featuring Nas, he was interviewed by Tyler, the Creator. The result is not your typical interview, and XXL gives us some of the highlights from their conversation (which ranged from talk of God, drugs, and Bruno Mars). Check it out below!</p> <p>On Bruno Mars:</p> <p>Nas: "Are we gonna see you and Bruno gunning after eachother with AKs? What's going on with that?"</p> By Rose Lilah October 27, 2011
News Pill Says He Was Never Signed to MMG <p>Recently there have been rumours circulating the internet that Pill was dropped from MMG, but now Pill has opened up to MTV and he revealed that he couldn't be dropped from MMG because he was never actually signed to Rick Rozay's label.</p> <p>Pill said the following on the matter:</p> <p>“I never signed any paperwork with Ross. It was just my deal was over at Warner already.”</p> By Rose Lilah January 04, 2012